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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Chicago. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Patricia Tillman snapped a photo of her grandkids and the crossing guard outside Ray Elementary School at 5631 S. Kimbark Ave. on their first day of class on Monday, August 18.  Hyde Park Herald

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Gov JB Pritzker signed 266 laws on Friday to advance his review of more than 430 proposals, including creating an Office of State Public Defender and a law allowing toxic substance lawsuits that trial lawyers supported—while he vetoed a treasurer-backed bill to form a nonprofit investment pool over concerns it might help extremist groups. His actions mark a significant step in state reform and have sparked debate among lawmakers and business groups.  Daily Herald

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